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Chromosomal Microarray Analysis

Idaho rates for HCPCS 81228

A genetic test that scans all of a person's chromosomes for missing or extra pieces of genetic material that are too small to see under a microscope. It is commonly ordered for a child with developmental delay, intellectual disability, autism, or differences present from birth, to look for an underlying genetic explanation. A blood sample is usually all that is needed.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Chromosomal Microarray Analysis cost?

$955

Typical negotiated rate. In Idaho, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $955 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $891 from a physician practice, and about $1,698 from a hospital or other facility.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 9 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$891$759 to $1,349
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$1,698$1,023 to $2,754

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $1,698 · 10th to 90th $891 to $3,236Professionalmedian $891 · 10th to 90th $380 to $1,738
$500$1K$2Kfacility $1,698professional $891

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,621.81
Median
$1,621.81
Typical High
$1,621.81
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$1,737.80
Typical High
$1,737.80
BCBS Idaho
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$3,235.94
BCBS Idaho
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$758.58
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$912.01
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$1,862.09
Typical High
$3,548.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$1,479.11
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,737.80
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$870.96
Median
$954.99
Typical High
$1,737.80
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$776.25
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$1,348.96
Typical High
$1,698.24
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$1,348.96
Typical High
$1,698.24
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,348.96
Median
$2,041.74
Typical High
$3,235.94
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$758.58
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$954.99
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,174.90
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,288.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$1,445.44
1 more rate with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
BCBS Idaho
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$630.96
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$645.65

Where Idaho sits

The same service costs 5.1 times more in Texas than in Oklahoma. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Idaho· 15th of 51

$955

TX $2,399OK $468

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.